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According to Broad Sustainable Group, developers of 'Sky City One' the touted tallest skyscraper of the world, the company had received all building permits and approvals to start construction on the 2749 meter high-rise and would complete building in 210 days. However, development on the building has stalled due to some permit problems. Blackstone Buying Australian Office Property Portfolio from GE Capital for $300 Million
Blackstone Group LP has reportedly agreed to purchase an office property portfolio in Australia from GE Capital Real Estate in a deal worth around$300 million, according to several news reports. Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn Lists Brentwood Home for $4.6 Million
Joe Hahn or Mr. Hahn, the popular DJ and sampler of the sensational alternative rock band, ‘Linkin Park’, has reportedly listed his plush pad in the gated neighbourhood of Brentwood, Los Angeles, for $4.6 million, according to several media reports. The Safest Cities of America (SLIDESHOW)
The United States ranks first on the list of the countries with the highest reported crimes. Latest updated data claim that there were around 11,877,218 crimes reported in the country. In the wake of a much threatening and unsafe society, AOL Real Estate decided to take a look at the safest cities of America. Cousins Properties Inc Buying Texas Office Portfolio for $1.1 Billion
Cousins Properties Inc, a major Real Estate Investment Trust based in Atlanta has agreed to purchase a large portfolio of office properties in Texas for around$1.1 billion in an effort to expand its business. The portfolio includes 5.3 million square feet of commercial office space, according to several media reports. Keyshawn Johnson Gives Calabasas Home a $2 Million Pricechopper; Now Asking for $8.5 Million
Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson is really having a tough time selling his Calabasas, California home. The home has just received its latest price chopper and been listed for $8.5 million. Part of Original Playboy Mansion in Chicago Up for Sale at $7.85 Million
While the Playboy “Bunny Hutch” is already on the listing market with an $11 million price tag, another vintage piece of real estate from the “Playboy” real estate cult has hit the market. A condo which was once a part of the original Playboy Mansion in Gold Coast, Chicago has been listed for $7.85 million. The Empire State Building REIT Saga Continues; Bids Could Delay IPO
The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the most iconic and legendary structures of the country. Nothing about it is mediocre. Therefore, when Malkin Holdings LLC, the company that manages the building, decided to roll it into a public Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), an equally controversial series of events followed. Since the Malkins victory over the opposing shareholders, continuous bids to purchase buildings part of the portfolio have been pouring in. Many affluent developers and investors have been betting some good cash on the Empire State Building alone. Ryan Reynolds Trying to Unload Hollywood Hills Home Again; Relists for $1.6 Million
The “Green Lantern” actor, Ryan Reynolds is trying his luck again at selling away his Hollywood Hills home, relisting it for around $1.6 million. The house was last listed for the same price in late 2011 but was however removed from the market, failing to sell then. Enrique Murciano Sells Los Angeles Bachelor Pad for $2.04 Million (PHOTOS)
Enrique Murciano of the "666 Park Avenue" fame has reportedly sold the Los Angeles bachelor pad for $2.04 million. The residence sold within two months of listing and that too for a neat profit. Vin Diesel Lists Hollywood Hills Starter Home for $1.3 Million
The “fast and Furious” actor Vin Diesel has listed a small home in Hollywood Hills for $1.3 million. The home was apparently the residence where he first started off his acting career from. Richard Gere Selling New Haven Estate for $65 Million
The charming “Pretty Woman” actor, Richard Gere has reportedly listed his large estate in New Haven, New York for $65 million. The estate covers more than six acres of sprawling greens and is one of the plushest properties of the area. Brookfield Asset Management Raises $4.4 Billion for Real estate Fund Surpassing Target
Brookfield Asset Management Inc, the Canadian asset managing firm, has reportedly raise $4.4 billion for its global real estate fund. The amount is one of the largest raised since the financial crisis and has surpassed the $3.5 billion target, the company actually affixed, according to several media reports. Country Singer Ronnie Dunn Purchases $2 Million Home in Nashville
Ronnie Dunn, the country hit maker of chart busters like “Good Girls go to Heaven” and “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone” has reportedly purchased a nice single family residence in the capital of country music, Nashville for around $2 million. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn Sell Malibu Home for $9.5 Million
Kurt Russell, actor of “The Grindhouse” fame and his equally talented actress girlfriend, Goldie Hawn have finally sold their beach-front manse in Malibu for $9.5 million, according to several media reports. The home sold after receiving a few price cuts. US Home Sales Drop Unexpectedly in June; Remain at 3.5 Year High
Home sales in the U.S. witnessed a slight unexpected dip in the month of June as average mortgage rates climbed a little. However, the current figures of sales remain at a three and a half year high, according to the data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Nine West Founder Vince Camuto Selling Southampton Manor for $48 Million
Vince Camuto, the shoe mogul who launched the famous women’s designer footwear brand “Nine West”, has reportedly listed his large residence in Southampton, New York, for a whopping $48 million. The residence joins the league of some of the most expensive listings of the country. New Zealand Earthquake Causes Structural Damage; Port Slides into Sea
Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand was hit by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake, Sunday July 21 which caused a lot of structural damage and also led a part of the city’s port to slide into the sea, according to Bloomberg. ‘Flipping Out’ Star Jeff Lewis Selling Home in Los Feliz for $3.2 Million (VIDEO)
Reality show, “Flipping Out” star, Jeff Lewis is reportedly flipping out in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. He has listed the Tudor-style home on the open market with a $3.2 million price tag. Norah Jones Unloads New York City Home for $6.7 Million
Looks like, Grammy award winning singer, Norah Jones, didn’t “Feel like home” at her 62 Cooper Square residence in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Jones has sold the place for $6.7 million. UPDATE: Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort to Open in August (VIDEO)
The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort is officially opening its doors in August 2013. The famous "horseshoe shaped" hotel, The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, first grabbed headlines sometime back in February for being one of the most elaborate hotels of the Sheraton Hotels and Resorts brand. The Versace Mansion, Casa Casuarina, to be Auctioned in September
The famous Casa Casuarina that once belonged to late fashion mogul and founder of couture brand 'Versace', Gianni Versace, will reportedly be auctioned off on September 10, 2013. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill List Franklin Estate for $20 Million
Country crooning couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have reportedly put a large parcel of land in Franklin, Tennessee, for sale, asking $20 million for the lot. The couple purchased the 753 acre land sometime back in 2001 under the name of a trust. Witnessing Flying Porches at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (VIDEO)
An amazing streamlined structure that features three Porsche 911s, shooting up like rockets in the sky has been created by architect, Gerry Judah. The installation was made to pay a tribute to the golden jubilee of the Porsche 911. This sculpture is the highest structure ever been made for the festival and is the first Porsche centrepiece in over ten years. Twitter Co-Founder Evan Williams Lists San Francisco Townhouse for $2.9 Million
Evan Williams, one of the masterminds behind the social networking giant, Twitter Inc has reportedly listed a huge manse-style townhouse in Noe Valley, San Francisco with a price tag of $2.9 million, according to several media reports. Touring the Los Angeles Abode of Designer Nate Berkus and Fiancé Jeremiah Brent
Famous interior designer and talk show host, Nate Berkus and his fiancé, Jeremiah Brent recently opened doors of their Los Angeles home to the Harper Bazaar magazine. Their new abode is a beautiful liar done in classic moody colors – black, brown, green, grey and white. Mayor Bloomberg Introduces New Building Initiatives to Promote Better Health among New Yorkers
Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City has introduced some new building initiatives in order to combat the rising rate of obesity in the city. The new standards call for the promotion of “Active Design”, a move to shape the already built environment to encourage exercise and physical activity. Strokes Frontman Julian Casablancas Sells NYC Condo for $1.2 Million (PHOTOS)
Julian Casablancas, frontman of rock band “Strokes” has reportedly sold a condo in New York City for $1.2 million. Cher Drops $2.1 Million on Ed O’Neill Owned Beverly Hills Home
Pop Songstress, Cher has reportedly purchased a Beverly Hills home for $2.1 million that once belonged to “Modern Family” star Ed O’Neill. The latter sold the home for $1.7 million in 2007. New York City Getting its First Zaha Hadid Designed Building
A brand new condo building designed by the Pritzker Prize winning architect, Zaha Hadid, is all set to grace the skyline of New York City.
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